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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1896
Page
1
We promise superior value and world leading prices on first class goods. Never before have we offered such cost efficiency or serious competition with the lowest rates in the market. Trash cannot be supplied at any price, a fact made clear.
Advertisement touts a full line of Dimities Ducks Crepons Mulls Lawns Percales Sea Island Zephyrs Toile du Nords that wash and wear. Prices are described as away down with quality up and prints offered at six cents a yard.
An advertising note proclaims that value matters in every sale. It asserts customers are protected and that the shop offers no goods lacking good value, regardless of price.
A vendor touts long market experience and selectivity, claiming a satisfied customer is the best advertisement. They state they buy only goods that meet expectations and avoid those that do not, regardless of low price.
A large stock of mens, womens, youths, misses and children shoes made to fit and warranted to last. We carry products from the best factories and guarantee satisfaction with every purchase.
A local store announces it keeps current with fashion trends and clears out garments no longer in style by placing them on the bargain counter to ensure customers receive correct items and stay up to date.
An advertisement touts teas coffees and spices as genuine articles and dried fruits meeting buyers ideas of quality. It promises low prices and economy accessible to thrifty shoppers.
Special correspondence reports a heavy snow across the county on the 13th, with farmers optimistic about large crops and Sand Hills residents sharing local gossip. The column mentions illnesses, travel, livestock losses, births, schooling plans, and calls for continued irrigation progress to build Nebraska’s farming paradise.
Local column reports more snow melting fast after a heavy spell while residents return to routine. Homemakers and neighbors recover from illness. crowds note coyotes misidentified as jackrabbits. a party welcomes a new baby. sleighing fades as temperatures dip toward zero and a white blanket covers the region.
W. O. Snavely traveled to Kearney to visit another person described as his other girl. Art Olliver and Lorren North attended a dance at Silverthorn with their wives, noting social activity in the community.
Washington March 16 The house committee on Pacific railroads heard representatives Meiklejohn Perkins and Fletcher advocate a proposed extension from Sioux City to North Platte to link with Pacific lines The plan would use 84 million Thurman act funds in bonds to aid construction and seeks congressional permission to invest in railroad bonds The proposal aims to correct past neglect of the region and advance rail access for that section
Cheyenne county assessors met at the court house to fix property values after a snowstorm. Nine precincts represented with W A Hornaday as chairman and W C Bullock as secretary. Land values set at 81.00 to 835.00 per acre. personal property schedules listed for horses cattle mules sheep hogs safes and merchandise. meeting adjourned sine die.
A Cincinnati Gazette excerpt warns against underestimating colds and urges prompt treatment. It notes that many illnesses begin with minor symptoms and cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents are sold by W F Bassett.
A detailed prospectus for The Book of the Fair, a multi part publication at $1 per part, featuring 2000 plus illustrations and extensive coverage of the 1893 Columbian Exposition. It highlights past fairs, Chicago’s role, and the exhibit halls and contents with plans for distribution from Bancroft Publishing Company in Chicago.
A Nebraska mystery reports water rising in wells and streams after a dry fall and winter. Weather experts and railroads are investigating, with snowmelt from the mountains suggested as the source. Officials forecast a very wet spring and likely prosperous crops across the state.
Whales are absent from the Gulf Stream while the Turkish court pianist Dussap earns 600 pounds yearly. The Times salary bill nears 30 000 pounds annually. Fast steamers link London to Bombay in 13 days and the Cape in 14. London hosts about 50 vegetarian restaurants serving over 1 000 dinners daily. In 1870 there were 11 890 penal servitude inmates in Britain and Australia. 4 345 in 1895. Graves were robbed under Chinese law allowing on sight execution. Zazdrosz villagers with 200 families moved to Brazil. each family received 1 000 florins. Divorce has been legal in France for eight years. eight-year totals reach 40 000. In labor statistics, workers 47 percent, peasants 7 percent.
Members of the Society of Christian Endeavor were entertained by Mrs L Jessen at her residence last Saturday night. The program featured instrumental duet by Misses Allen and Neubauer, solos by Mrs H M Stewitts Snyder and Hines, and a recitation by Edna Grannaman. Refreshments followed, then games with Willie Jessen winning first prize and George Ahrens the booby prize. Despite deep snow, many attended and praised the hostess. guests departed at 11 30.
An advertisement touts De Witt's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to strengthen faith and restore health, endorsed by W. F. Bassett. The copy appeals to readers seeking wellness through a tonic marketed for vitality and well being.
A concise roundup from Sidney Nebraska notes residents in town and on the road. Mrs Ahrens is sick while the county board meets next Wednesday and Miss Wright reorganizes her gym school. The U P pay car delivered monthly checks as Frank DeCastro recovers and J W McDaniel with H H Bandy enter livery. The village election nears with little public interest and St Patrick emblems appear. A potential gold find in the eastern hills is reported as sample sent to an assayer. Geo E Taylor resigns from American Bank to move to Iowa April 1.
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